Beauty and the Beast by Jeanne-Marie Leprince de Beaumont

Beauty and the Beast

Jeanne-Marie Leprince de Beaumont

48 pages first pub 1753 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy adventurous lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

Description

Beauty and the Beast; tale as old as time, song as old as rhyme... This is the best known version of the original story that inspired Walt Disney’s classic and has been retold countless times and adapted for screen, stage, prose, and television.

Community Reviews Summary of 581 reviews

Moods

hopeful 44%
adventurous 38%
lighthearted 33%
emotional 27%
reflective 27%
inspiring 16%
mysterious 16%
challenging 11%
dark 11%
funny 11%
relaxing 11%
informative 5%
sad 5%

Pace

fast 71%
medium 19%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 46% | Plot: 40% | Character: 13%

Strong character development?

No: 56% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 20% | N/A: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 53% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 71% | No: 28%

Average rating

3.73

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